Cyndi Lauper, who won Best Female Video at the first MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 14, 1984, is among the presenters at this year's show, scheduled for Sept. 11.
Lauper took out Best Female Video at that first show for the delightful “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and provided comic relief explaining the VMA eligibility and nonsense voting rules, which have been described as akin to “ancient Babylon.”
Lauper was also the top contender at that first show with nine nods, but Herbie Hancock was the night's big winner, with five wins.
Carson Daly, who also has deep roots in MTV, is also set to host. Dali hosted the popular MTV TRL from 1998 to 2003. TRL based on two previous shows, Total request and MTV Livewhich were also hosted by Dali.
Other performers for this year's show include Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Damiano David (Måneskin), DANNA, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Suki Waterhouse, Thalía and Tinashe.
Teddy Swims and Jessie Murph are set to make their VMA debut performing on the Extended Play Stage. Both are MTV Push artists and multiple nominees. Swims has four nods, including Best New Artist and Best Alternative. Murph has two, including the best collaboration. Jelly roll. Swims will perform “Lose Control,” a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and “The Door.”
Le Sserafim will make their US awards show debut playing the VMA pre-show. The K-pop girl group recently scored their first Hot 100 hit (“Easy”) and performed at Coachella. Le Sserafim had two top 10 albums or EPs on the Billboard 200 (Unforgivable and Easy).
Hosted by Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute live VMAs pre-screen specials starting at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV, MTV2, CMT and Logo.
Megan Thee Stallion is set to present and perform in the main show. Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award and perform a hit medley. Other performers include Anitta (feat. Fat Joe, DJ Khaled + Tiago PZK), Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Halsey, KAROL G, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, LL COOL J, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes.
With the addition of social categories, Taylor Swift still leads with the most nominations (12), followed by Post Malone (11), Eminem (eight), Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter + SZA (seven each ). Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, GloRilla, LISA, Olivia Rodrigo + Teddy Swims (four each).
Fan voting closes on Friday (September 9). The MTV website. Voting for Best New Artist remains active through the show.
The 2024 VMAs will air live on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across MTV's global footprint, including BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, VH1 and Univision.
Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are executive producers. Barb Bialkowski is co-executive producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba executive produce. Wendy Plaut is a celebrity talent executive. Lisa Lauricella is a music talent executive.
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